Friday, March 17, 2006

Newport News-Times: Newport Cheerleading Squad off to nationals:
Newport Cheerleading Squad off to nationals ............
By Barton Grover Howe Of the News-Times
Morgan O'Donnell often finds herself high above the ground during cheerleading routines for the Newport High School Cheerleaders. Although she was dropped once during a football game, O'Donnell said she has no fear when she's high above the ground. (Photo by Barton Grover Howe)

At 7:45 this morning, a bus will roll out of Newport and 19 girls will begin their journey to a whole new level.

The Newport High School Cheerleading Squad is headed to the United Spirit Association Cheerleading National Championships in Anaheim, Calif. After being the best in state the last two years, they're ready to see how they stack up against the best in the country. Experienced as this squad is with bouncing, jumping and spinning, they admit there are some butterflies in their stomachs doing the same thing.

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